About the book: 2016 / "I have dreamed of recapturing Bebbanburg since the day it was taken from me. The huge fortress, built on a rock, was almost an island; it could only be approached along a narrow path. And this fortress belongs to me.” An uneasy peace was established in Britain. The ruler of Northumbria, the Viking Sigtrygr, and the Saxon queen of Mercia, Aethelflaed, concluded a truce. And now the greatest warrior of England, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, finally has the opportunity to return his home, which many years ago was treacherously stolen from him by his uncle, and is now occupied by his cunning cousin. But fate is inexorable: the enemies Uhtred has made and the oaths he has sworn distract him from his dream of returning Bebbanburg. New enemies enter the battle for the English kingdoms: the formidable Constantine of Scotland seizes the opportunity and leads his army south. Britain's fragile peace threatens to turn into a war to the last drop of blood.